I want to start building coils

[Pinkfloydfan91]

Hey whatsup everyone. So I have had terrible luck so far with my protank 3 coils and it's getting really frustrating. Right now I have 1 stock coil I am using, and about 6 others that don't work. I notice that most of them leak and I get that gurgling noise. I feel that if I can build my own this problem may stop?

I don't have any of the supplies to rebuild my own coils yet, so I was wondering what I need to get. I know I need wire and cotton, but I'm not sure what gauge to get. Idk if it helps at all but I run my protank on an itaste vv v3.

I was also wondering if I could use the wire from another coil to build an entirely new one until I figure out what I need to order.

If anyone can help me out that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


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[Tinkiegrrl]

The single coil Protank coils are better for rebuilding. I'm not sure if anyone's rebuilt a dual Protank coil yet. With an iTaste, you'll likely want to build one over say... 1.5 ohms. Go too low and it won't fire. Have you considered just rewicking the coils you have that don't work? A lot of people get better results by simply switching the silica for cotton. You can get cotton balls really cheap and boil them to make the wicks.

 

[Btsmokincat]

I've rebuilt a dual areotank coil (same as a PT3 only has a taller chimney). I use 30 gauge kanthal. The trick i've found is to replace a dual coil I had to go with a 2mm inner diameter single coil. I wrap and torch a coil then wick it with cotton before I insert it into the head. I pinch the cotton downward against the sides to hold the coil in place as I install the grommet and pin. Clip the cotton and fluff each side with a toothpick to fill the gaps under rubber seal and chimney.

Looks like this...




Edit: let me add, 8 wraps gives me 1.8 Ohms and a single coil works and tastes so much better than stock with no delay in firing.

 

[Clownshoe]

tools i use when rebuilding are
-needle nose pliers
-nail clippers
-phillips head screwdriver
-drill bit (typically i wrap on a 5/64 bit)
-kanthal (i use 28 gauge)
-cotton
-portable drill (but only if im building a twisted coil)
-ohms reader, so i know what i'm workin with.

I havent rebuilt on a kanger, so i cant really help you there except to just watch youtube videos. but yeah, that should be all you need, if im missing something im sure someone will say so lol.

 

[pjmarkert]

Check out: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/463771-protank-cotton-rebuild-way-i-do.html. This is for single coils, but lots of info. Also watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIoH-mOXKsc

 

[BigCatDaddy]

I've rebuilt a dual areotank coil (same as a PT3 only has a taller chimney). I use 30 gauge kanthal. The trick i've found is to replace a dual coil I had to go with a 2mm inner diameter single coil. I wrap and torch a coil then wick it with cotton before I insert it into the head. I pinch the cotton downward against the sides to hold the coil in place as I install the grommet and pin. Clip the cotton and fluff each side with a toothpick to fill the gaps under rubber seal and chimney.

Looks like this...
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Edit: let me add, 8 wraps gives me 1.8 Ohms and a single coil works and tastes so much better than stock with no delay in firing.

Nice build!! We tried to build a dual coil for a PT 3 head over at the vape shop last week and failed miserably. My thought was to build a micro coil, less cotton than yours shows and add a cotton flavor wick to fill the extra space of the second coil. I think I like your idea better tho.

 

[Pinkfloydfan91]

Thanks everyone. I'll have to give rewicking a shot before I try a rebuild. I'm gonna try after work. I'll let y'all know how it goes


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[Btsmokincat]

Nice build!! We tried to build a dual coil for a PT 3 head over at the vape shop last week and failed miserably. My thought was to build a micro coil, less cotton than yours shows and add a cotton flavor wick to fill the extra space of the second coil. I think I like your idea better tho.

I know it looks like too much cotton, but it's just snug inside the coil and fluffed on either side. The picture is hard to tell and makes the cotton on either side look thick when really it's just soft clouds!

 

[Btsmokincat]

tools i use when rebuilding are
-needle nose pliers
-nail clippers
-phillips head screwdriver
-drill bit (typically i wrap on a 5/64 bit)
-kanthal (i use 28 gauge)
-cotton
-portable drill (but only if im building a twisted coil)
-ohms reader, so i know what i'm workin with.

I havent rebuilt on a kanger, so i cant really help you there except to just watch youtube videos. but yeah, that should be all you need, if im missing something im sure someone will say so lol.

I think the only thing I would add to that is a microtorch. I use a Bernzomatic from Home Depot. Once a coil is wrapped, gently pinch it with pliers or tweezers and torch until glowing red to tighten it up! That's how mine turn out so uniform.

I also use a set of Stanley Micro screwdrivers (yellow set from wal-mart) to wrap on. They give a nice grip and have dimensions of 1.4mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm and 3mm. I use 1.4 for PT2 coils and 2mm for Aero coils.

 

[Clownshoe]

I just use my mod to heat up my coil when I'm making a micro coil, works the same

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[Btsmokincat]

I just use my mod to heat up my coil when I'm making a micro coil, works the same

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Have you seen these? Lets you pinch the coils while it fires as ceramic is non-conductive!

$12.29 Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Tweezers for E-Cigrettes - ceramic pointed tip at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[Clownshoe]

Oh wow. I'll have to invest in some, thanks!

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[Pinkfloydfan91]

The single coil Protank coils are better for rebuilding. I'm not sure if anyone's rebuilt a dual Protank coil yet. With an iTaste, you'll likely want to build one over say... 1.5 ohms. Go too low and it won't fire. Have you considered just rewicking the coils you have that don't work? A lot of people get better results by simply switching the silica for cotton. You can get cotton balls really cheap and boil them to make the wicks.

I tried to re wick the double coil but couldn't get it to work. However, the extra coils I had were single coil and I rewicked one of those and now it works great. Thanks for the info!


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